Hampshire · England
Christmas Hog Roast for Hattingley
Christmas hog roast in Hattingley: a whole hog slow-roasted on site, carved to order and served in soft rolls with crackling.
- Staff Christmas do’s
- New Year parties
- Family Christmas gatherings
Slow-roasted pork in Hattingley
Why a carved hog roast beats a buffet
For a Christmas fair, a hog roast stall is one of the most popular hot-food options. A hog roast is often good value for a crowd, since one roast goes a long way. Extras, china and longer service add to it.
What you get with us
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- We bring everything to cook and serve
- The classics: stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Served at the time you choose
Take a look at how we price and our hog roast cost guide.
Christmas hog roast in Hattingley, carved to order
Family gatherings at Christmas can be big, and a hog roast feeds everyone without anyone stuck in the kitchen. On the menu are roast turkey, roast potatoes and crackling, and typical bookings are for christmas lights switch-ons and office Christmas parties.
In a small place like Hattingley, December lanes are dark, so tell us about the route and lighting at the spot. Our staff serve and clear, so you’re not left handing out rolls or tidying up afterwards.
Towns and villages near Hattingley
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Planning the cooking spot
Most outdoor spaces can work with a little planning. Here’s what helps:
- Light by the serving table
- A firm surface, as winter grass can be soft
- A level spot outdoors with lighting nearby
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and the way in, and we will say what we think.
What we serve
- Crackling
- Hog roast rolls
- Salads
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Rotisserie chicken
- Roast potatoes
- Stuffing and apple sauce
- Roast turkey
- Vegan option (Ve)
Hattingley in December: what to know
Hattingley is about 5 miles west of Alton, in Hampshire. We cover Hattingley and its neighbours for Christmas parties. Hattingley is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. You can also see our page for Southampton, about 20 miles away.
If a church like Church of St Andrew is running a Christmas fair, hot pork rolls are a welcome sight on a cold evening.
Christmas parties anywhere in GU34 start with an outdoor spot for the roaster and roughly how many guests. We also bring hog roasts to Christmas parties in South Town (1 mile east), New Copse (1 mile north-east), Soldridge (2 miles south), Medstead (2 miles south-east) and Holt End (2 miles north-east). We also serve nearby towns such as Basingstoke (9 miles north), Winchester (11 miles south-west), Fleet (15 miles north-east), Alton (5 miles east), Petersfield (11 miles south-east) and Bordon (10 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (1.4 miles west) and Alton Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include King's Hill.
Looking after everyone
We give full allergen information for every dish. To make the most of it:
- Ask for gluten-free rolls if needed
- Halal isn’t offered, so arrange it separately
- Tell us about vegetarians and vegans
- Keep vegetarian food labelled
We clear away, even on a cold, wet night.
Gluten-free rolls are available on request.
Who books Christmas hog roast in Hattingley?
Rolls suit a mingling party.
People around Hattingley book us for everything from small get-togethers to big outdoor events. For example:
- Society Christmas socials
- Boxing Day and New Year gatherings
- End-of-term celebrations
- December open days
If you’re organising a Christmas fair for a school like Medstead Church of England Primary School, hot rolls go down well.
Comparing caterers
- If the price includes VAT
- What the price includes, item by item
- The full menu and the sides
- Whether travel is included
DIY versus a catered hog roast
Roasting a whole hog yourself is possible, but it takes hours of attention, from setting up and lighting the roaster to carving. With us catering, you get to be a host, not a cook.
We also hire out the hog roast machine for confident cooks. You cook and carve it yourself; we will explain what’s supplied and how it works when we quote.
Organising for someone else?
For venues and planners, we can fit around your other suppliers, sharing timings and a site plan.
Marquee suppliers normally set distances for cooking equipment, so let them know about the roaster. We’ll keep the roaster well clear of the marquee.
Questions from Hattingley
Do you come out to small places like Hattingley?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about lanes, gates and the ground.
Is Hattingley close to London?
Roughly 50 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Who serves?
Our chef carves and our staff serve, then clear the serving area afterwards.
Do guests have to eat outside?
Cooking is always outdoors; guests can eat inside.
Do you cover Hattingley?
Yes. We cater across London and the South East, Hattingley and the rest of Hampshire included. Send us the address for a quote.
What if it rains?
We roast under cover, so the food is not affected. Plan somewhere sheltered for eating.
Do you clear up?
We clear the serving area and pack away, leaving the spot as we found it.
How big a hog will we need?
The roast is chosen to suit how many you’re feeding, so tell us your best estimate. We will confirm the menu in the quote.
What happens on the day
On the day, we set up the roaster on the agreed spot, put the cover up and start the roast. From there it cooks low and slow for hours, worked back from your serving time. Sunset in Hattingley in late December is about 4:00pm, so even a late-afternoon Christmas party needs lighting by the roaster and the serving table. We set up in daylight and roast into the evening.
- Book early for December.
- We check your venue and send a quote.
- We set up under cover in daylight.
- We serve pork, turkey and sides.
- We tidy up and leave.
Before we arrive
- Think about shelter for your guests
- Check there is a route to wheel the equipment in, without steps
- Pick a flat, open area outside for cooking
How to get a price
Every quote lists the menu, the serving time, staff and plates, so you can compare caterers fairly. Fill in our quote form.
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What comes off the roaster
Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
Tell us how many vegans to expect, and we’ll bring enough vegan burgers or sausages.
Rolls and gluten-free rolls
Everything goes into a soft roll, easy to eat standing up. Ask for gluten-free rolls if you need them.
- Roasted slowly at your venue, outdoors and under cover
- Carved by our chef into rolls with stuffing, apple sauce and crackling
- Not just pork: spit-roast lamb, chicken and vegetarian choices
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away